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Main Authors: Taddei, Sophia, Koppen, Wouter, Alfio, Eligia, Nuzzo, Stefano, Flynn, Louis, Diaz, Maria Alejandra, Gonzalez, Sebastian Rojas, Dhaene, Tom, De Pauw, Kevin, Couckuyt, Ivo, Verstraten, Tom
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.22922
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  • Tuning active prostheses for people with amputation is time-consuming and relies on metrics that may not fully reflect user needs. We introduce a human-in-the-loop optimization (HILO) approach that leverages direct user preferences to personalize a standard four-parameter prosthesis controller efficiently. Our method employs preference-based Multiobjective Bayesian Optimization that uses a state-or-the-art acquisition function especially designed for preference learning, and includes two algorithmic variants: a discrete version (\textit{EUBO-LineCoSpar}), and a continuous version (\textit{BPE4Prost}). Simulation results on benchmark functions and real-application trials demonstrate efficient convergence, robust preference elicitation, and measurable biomechanical improvements, illustrating the potential of preference-driven tuning for user-centered prosthesis control.